Whether the project of the retreat house is ill conceived or otherwise is for the individual to decide. The decision to construct the retreat house has been taken by the ecclesiastical authorities after due deliberation and due diligence.
Nobody is FORCED to contribute. If you do not wish to contribute, please stay away from the collection basket. God has his own ways of getting His things done and does not depend on you and me. There are many Catholic charities that cater to those in need like Caritas and St. Vincent de Paul beside a host of other Catholic charities sponsored by religious orders like Mother Teresa's nuns. Please do apply to these charities for help if you need it. Humility is called for in these circumstances. Saying that if I were a Parsi or if I were a believer, I would have been looked after by these people is not strictly true. The bottom line is there's no such thing as a free meal. -- ** "Tony de Sa" < tonydesa at gmail dot com > **
